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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Man detained under Mental Health Act after two fatal stabbings in Manchester

An aerial view of homes in the Moss Side area of Manchester
Police said they were called to the Moss Side area of the city at about 5am on Sunday. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of a double murder after two men were fatally stabbed in Manchester.

The 23-year-old suspect has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals, Greater Manchester Police said on Sunday evening.

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